Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Reminder: There is no school on Friday, February 14th or Monday, February 17th.

Congratulations to our PAWSOME Award Winners for January! A staff member nominated each student for exhibiting strength in Habit #5—Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood..

Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming year (2025-2026) is now open. Registration is done online through Registration Gateway - New Student Portal.

Below is the link to the Kindergarten Registration Page.

https://www.basdschools.org/Page/299

Appreciation Station - Thank you!

A huge thank you to our generous donors and amazing volunteers for making this week’s Appreciation Station a success! The Pretzel Factory Station was a hit, and our staff truly appreciated the treat. We’re grateful for your support in celebrating our hardworking educators!

Valentine's Day Grams - Last Day to Order!

Send a Valentine's Gram to a student, their friends, teachers, or the entire class! Visit our online PTA Store: https://tinyurl.com/ASAPTAStore

See the flyer for more details!

Spring Chocolate Sale

The Gertrude Hawk fundraiser runs from February 10th – March 10th. Booklets are coming home soon—orders arrive the week of April 7th!

Glow Dance Party- February 21st
Get ready to glow crazy on the dance floor! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Glow Dance Party, where the fun will shine as bright as you do. See the flyer for details. Purchase your tickets today!

PTA store

Pastry with a Pal - March

Please join us for a fun and memorable morning to celebrate the awesome grown-ups in our lives. Students are invited to bring one adult for a tasty pastry. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/2025PastrywithaPal

See the flyer for more details!

Join the Patio Party Team!

We’re looking for volunteers to help us secure donations by making calls to local organizations. It’s a simple, impactful way to support our event and connect with the community. Ready to join? Let us know—we’d love to have you! Email the PTA at AsaPackerPTA@gmail.com if interested.

Learn More About the PTA
Want to get involved or stay informed? Visit our PTA website to explore volunteer opportunities, upcoming fundraisers, givebacks, and more. It's the perfect way to stay connected and support our school community (asapackerpta.org). You can also follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asapacker.pta

Food Pantry

I’m happy to share that our pantry has been restocked with lots of jackets, gloves, and food. If your family is in need of anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. The pantry is always open, and we are here to support you.

If you'd like to contribute, we are always in need of nonperishable goods. Every little bit helps and makes a big difference for our families. Thank you for your kindness and support! 🙏 Drop off is in Miss Karam's office or the main lobby area!

School office hours are until 4:00. If there is a transportation issue and you need to contact their office, they can be reached at 610-861-0360.

In the event of an absence, a parent or Dr. note is required. Absence notes may be emailed directly to the office at asapackerattendance@basdschools.org. If you are sending the teacher a Dojo message, an email message to this address should also be completed.

Attacehed are updated attendance procedures. Please review these documents.

If you forget to send a note about a change of pickup or an early pickup, please call the office. This way we can be sure the teacher gets notified. Do not send a Dojo message or email the teacher during the day as the message may not be seen until a later time.

Review the procedures below, and follow them to ensure our students’ safety at all times.

Please remember:

When dropping off or picking up students by automobile: You may park your car and walk your child across the bus lane; or you may drive up to the student drop-off area, have your child exit the car and walk on the sidewalk next to the building. If you are getting out of your car to assist your child, please park your car in the lot and do not park in the drop-off lane. Do not stop and park in the drop-off lane.

• Students and parents must use the crosswalks at all times.
• Cars are not allowed in the bus lane.
• Park in the designated parking spaces only and not along the curb.
• Walk and get your child(ren) (when picking them up early or at dismissal time).
• Do not leave your child(ren) unattended outside the school, before or after school hours.
• Follow posted signs. They will be enforced.
• No pets are allowed on school property.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.

Please don't block entry into the handicap parking spaces during drop off. We have families that need access to the spaces and at times they are unable to pull in due to the spaces being blocked. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

• Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will enter/dismiss through the Primary doors.
  
• Grade 2 and Grade 3 students will enter/dismiss through the Main Entrance.
• Grade 4 and Grade 5 students will enter/dismiss through the Intermediate doors.
• Bus students will enter through the appropriate Primary and Intermediate doors. They will be dismissed one bus at a time after the walkers have entered the building.
• If you are escorting your child to the door, please park in the lot. Please use your good judgement and keep safety the highest priority.

• Teachers will communicate to guardians about their “Quiet hours” procedures.
  
• Teachers will respond to emails/messages within 24 hours during the work week.
• Weekend/holiday messages will be responded to by the end of the next school day.

Email: jchorvath@basdschools.org
Website: https://basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/asapacker/
Location: 1650 Kenwood Drive, Bethlehem, PA, USA
Phone: 610-865-0660
Twitter: @AsaPackerBASD